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Systematic reviews are an objective, rigorous assessment of both published and unpublished research that enable the reviewer to make recommendations to clinicians, policy-makers, consumers, and researchers. The steps in a systematic review include: (a) developing a research question, (b) developing relevance and validi…

ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Influence of orthodontic premolar extraction therapy on the eruption of the third molars: A systematic review of the literature. Brezulier D, Fau V, Sorel O. J Am Dent Assoc 2017;148(12):903-12. SOURCE OF FUNDING: Information not available.

INTRODUCTION: Emergency general surgery (EGS) decisions often occur under time pressure and with reduced patient involvement in comparison to the elective setting. Variation in decision-making in the field of EGS is partly attributable to patient and contextual factors, but clinician factors also likely shape decisions…

OBJECTIVE: This scoping review aims to map and characterize the integration of One Health competencies into medical curricula, along with the associated outcomes, challenges, and supporting factors. INTRODUCTION: Equipping future health professionals with One Health competencies is crucial amid ongoing health threats…

INTRODUCTION: The complexity of modern healthcare has driven an increase in the complexity of the preregistration nursing curricula. Diverse learning needs in this population are best served by inclusion of diverse approaches to teaching. Gamification offers an approach to enhance motivation and engagement, allowing fo…

BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization reported in 2020 that approximately 50% of all mental health disorders in adolescents manifest before the age of 14 years. However, the literature on mental well-being and programs designed and implemented by nurses for adolescents in low- to middle-income countries (LMICs) is…

Background Media and information literacy (MIL) is one of the most essential competencies people need in the 21st century. Although extensive research has focused on children and students, the MIL status of mothers, who are not only huge seekers and consumers of media and information but also crucial interventionists i…

BACKGROUND: During air travel, the decrease in air pressure leads to a decrease in oxygen partial pressure causing oxygen desaturation. Every year, several commercial aircraft need to divert and perform unscheduled landings due to hypoxic symptoms or medical emergencies. How individuals are affected depends on their ph…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of the systematic review will be to evaluate the effect of paternity leave or fathers' parental leave on infant mortality rate, hospitalization, vaccination compliance, and breastfeeding duration. INTRODUCTION: Current studies indicate that paternity leave positively affects infant health, but…

BACKGROUND: Domestic and family violence (DFV) is a significant public health issue that poses a high risk to women, globally. Women experiencing DFV have higher rates of healthcare utilisation than women not experiencing DFV. Healthcare services are therefore well placed to address DFV and deliver education and awaren…

Advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) are medicines for human use that are based on genes, tissues or cells. They offer groundbreaking new opportunities for the treatment of disease and injury. However, ATMP adoption requires adjustments to current clinical practices and frameworks. This study investigates the re…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this review is to map the existing literature on pedagogical approaches and teaching strategies used to teach academic and professional writing to pre-licensure students who are enrolled in health professional programs. INTRODUCTION: Health professional programs are intended to develop comp…

BACKGROUND: The incidence and prevalence of prediabetes has become a global concern. The risk factors of prediabetes, such as insulin resistance, adiposity, lipotoxicity and obesity, in conjunction with the alteration of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), have been positively correlated with the high morb…

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this scoping review is to understand the range and types of evidence in relation to the views of general practitioner and other general practice staff on sharing general practice data for research purposes. INTRODUCTION: The use of general practice data for research has the potential to dri…

INTRODUCTION: The realm of neurosurgery is currently witnessing a surge in primary research, underscoring the importance of adopting evidence-based approaches. Scoping reviews, as a type of evidence synthesis, offer a broad perspective and have become increasingly vital for managing the ever-expanding body of research…

Multimorbidity, also known as multiple long-term conditions, leads to higher healthcare utilisation, including hospitalisation, readmission, and polypharmacy, as well as a financial burden to families, society, and nations. Despite some progress, the economic burden of multimorbidity remains poorly understood. This pap…

INTRODUCTION: Mental health nurses work in potentially unpredictable, stressful and complex environments that can lead to burn-out and high staff turnover. Clinical supervision is a formal and professional agreement between two or more people that aims to strengthen individuals' competencies and organisational strength…

RATIONALE: Patient satisfaction is a complex construct consisting of human and system attributes. Patient satisfaction can afford insight into patient experience, itself a key component of evaluating healthcare quality. Internationally, advanced physiotherapy practice (APP) extends across clinical fields and is charact…

The psychological health concerns and risk factors associated with non-communicable disease among adolescents have been prioritized on the agenda of international health institutions globally. The aims of this systematic review are to determine the various types of psycho-educational intervention programmes developed t…

BACKGROUND: Interprofessional rehabilitation programs have demonstrated effectiveness at improving health-related quality of life, function, work abilities, and reducing pain, for patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP). However, the characteristics of interprofessional rehabilitation programs vary widely across stu…